A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Molalla and the Clackamas County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Molalla
Within 30 miles of Molalla there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Oregon City (8), Lake Oswego (5), and Tigard (4). Distances run up to about 21 miles. Of those, 7 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Canby Appliance Repair, around 9.4 miles out. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 9.4, 11.9, 11.9 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
Closest matches for Molalla: Mr. Appliance of Portland (20.7 miles away, based in Portland, 4.8 stars from 691 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home-Serv Appliance Repair (19.6 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 331 reviews); Hebert's Appliance Solutions (12.7 miles away, based in Oregon City, 4.8 stars from 85 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Clackamas (17.9 miles away, based in Clackamas, 4.9 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for Molalla
Most dryer calls in Molalla come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Oregon has no license issued specifically for appliance repair that we could confirm, but anyone installing or servicing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas appliances needs an LP gas fitter license from the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Source: Liquefied Petroleum Gas licensing (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
In Oregon, you can check a license with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board Contractor/License Search or report a problem to the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Molalla Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Molalla, OR
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Molalla faster and cheaper.